From London: 7-Day England and Scotland Coach Tour

Highlights

• Explore England and Scotland on a 7-day coach tour from London
• See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey
• Visit Cambridge, York, Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands, and more
• Stay in 3- to 4-star hotels with continental breakfast included
• Enjoy free time to explore and shop in Bicester Village

Description

Day 1: London Begin with a full day in London. See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and the River Thames. Enjoy a complimentary 1-hour London city walk with a local guide. Lunch is at your own expense in Chinatown. In the afternoon, visit the British Museum and continue sightseeing around St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London area. Stay overnight in London or a nearby city. Day 2: Cambridge and York Travel to Cambridge and experience its famous university atmosphere. See King’s College, Queen’s College, and the Bridge of Sighs along the River Cam. Enjoy free time in the university area and browse local shops. Cambridge punting may be available as an optional activity and is not included in the standard price. Continue to York for the overnight stay. Day 3: York and Edinburgh Explore York’s historic streets, old city walls, shops, and markets while discovering its Roman, Saxon, Viking, and medieval heritage. York Minster may be visited independently with a separately purchased ticket. If time allows, enjoy traditional British afternoon tea at your own expense. Continue to Edinburgh for the overnight stay. Day 4: Edinburgh and Glasgow Discover Scotland’s capital. See the area around Edinburgh Castle, walk along the Royal Mile, and visit the City Chambers, Holyrood Park, and Calton Hill for panoramic city views. Admission to Edinburgh Castle is not included in the standard tour price. Continue to Glasgow and stay overnight in Glasgow or a nearby city. Day 5: Scottish Highlands Travel through the Scottish Highlands to Glenfinnan Viaduct, known for its dramatic setting and its appearance in the Harry Potter films. Continue to Fort Augustus at the southern end of Loch Ness, then travel through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park area. Enjoy Highland scenery and photo stops before returning to Glasgow. Day 6: Gretna Green, Lake District and Manchester Leave Glasgow and stop briefly at Gretna Green before continuing to the Lake District National Park. Enjoy the scenery around Lake Windermere, with lakes, valleys, mountains, and countryside. Optional local experiences, including a Windermere boat and heritage train experience, may be available at extra cost. Continue to Manchester. Visit the area around Old Trafford Stadium, browse the official shop, and enjoy free time in the city. Stay overnight in Manchester or a nearby city. Day 7: Stratford-upon-Avon, Bicester Village and London Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare. Explore the historic town and discover streets, theatres, and landmarks associated with Shakespeare. Admission to Shakespeare’s Birthplace is not included. Continue to Bicester Village for free time to shop among a wide range of international brands. In the early evening, return to London, where the 7-day journey ends.

Includes

Complimentary one-hour guided in London with a local guide Round-trip transportation by modern air-conditioned coach throughout the tour 3–4 star hotel accommodation (Booking.com 7.5–8.5 rating), based on shared twin room with private facilities Daily continental breakfast (coffee/tea, juice, bread and jam) English-speaking tour manager and licensed coach driver

Excludes

Entry tickets to all paid attractions: British Museum special exhibitions, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, York Minster, King’s College Chapel (Cambridge), and all other listed sites Optional on-tour activities: Cambridge punting, Harry Potter filming location guided tours, etc. Meals (lunch, dinner and drinks) and personal overheads such as drinks, laundry, internet, phone calls, hotel damages, etc. Shopping expenses at Bicester Village Travel insurance, travel document and visa fees International or connecting flight tickets and excess luggage fees Gratuity for the tour manager and driver: GBP 8 per person per day, total GBP 56 per person for the 7-day tour, payable on site.

Important Information

• Minor adjustments to the visiting order and timing may be made due to traffic, weather, local restrictions, or operational conditions. If a significant change to the itinerary, included attractions, or accommodation is required, travelers will be informed and may choose to accept the change, reschedule where available, or receive a full refund if they do not accept the proposed change.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund